Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for
Bare Blackwing BC:

Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers for
Bare Blackwing BC:

bruno:

is this a good bc

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Bruno, yes the is a very good BCD for diving.

More About This Product

BLACKWING - Back Wing Style for MenBack wing or back floatation BCs offer streamlined constructionwith all the flotation at the back of the diver, leaving the front arealow profile and clear for the attachment of accessory items

INTEGRATED WEIGHT SYSTEMAll BARE BCs are equipped with an Integrated Weight System toallow convenient management and emergency release of ballastweights.There are three sets of pockets on the BCs where weights can beplaced, but only one set with quick release capability.Main Weight System – There are two releasable main weight pockets.These pockets hold between 10-15 pounds (4.54 – 6.8 Kg) each,depending on size and model of BC chosen. (see details pages forspecific amounts)Each pocket has a weight pouch with a large flap secured with Hook& Loop fasteners.Remove the weight pouch from the pocket with a sharp tug on thegrey handle.Undo the pocket flap and insert the desired amount of bagged leadshot or solid weights.Environmental note – If you choose to use lead shot, please makesure the shot pack is sealed and waterproof to avoid the possibilityof lead-tainted liquid leaking into the water.Once the weight pouches are loaded, secure the flap by pressingfirmly on the Hook & Loop fasteners.The loaded weight pouches may be inserted into the pockets afterdonning the assembled BC and cylinder set-up.Slide the weight pouch into the pocket and connect the male side ofthe Side Release Quick-Disconnect buckle on the weight pouch withthe female side on the BC pocket.The weight pouch is now secured in the pocket until you choose todisengage the buckle with another sharp tug on the grey handle.13In an emergency weight-ditching situation, grasp the grey handleand pull sharply forward. Retain control of the weight pouch in yourhand until you can see it is clear to drop without danger of becomingentangled in any other gear you may be wearing.To ease normal water exits onto a boat or dock ladder, the weightpouches can be removed and passed to an assistant to lighten yourload when climbing out of the water.Rear Tank Ballast Pockets – All BARE BCs come equipped with twoTank Ballast Pockets. The pockets are built in to the BLACKJACKon each side of the tank backpack. The pockets are separate on theBLACKWING, CURVE, & VOODOO models. They are designed to beinstalled on the cylinder strap if desired.The purpose of the ballast pockets is to counteract the positivebuoyancy of an empty aluminum cylinder. Some divers find thisbuoyancy – especially when using a back wing air cell – tends totip them forward. The ballast pockets hold up to 5 lbs/2.27 Kg ofweight per side.Supplementary Side Pockets – Should you need more weight thanthe Main Releasable Weight System and the Rear Tank BallastPockets combined, there are two Supplementary Side Pockets, oneon each side of the front of the BC. These pockets hold up to an additional10 lbs/ 4.54 Kg each.